And I will also give you what you did not ask for—riches and fame! No other king in all the world will be compared to you for the rest of your life!

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

This is a striking illustration of the law of divine government to which Christ referred.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And I have also given you that which you have not asked ,
&c.] That is, intended to give him, and now promised it, a…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Solomon's dream was not a common one. While his bodily powers were locked up in sleep, the powers of his soul were strengthened; he was enabled to …